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Posted by MontanaVike on June 6th, 2023
KC BBQ Sauce
General Kansas City (tomato based) style barbecue sauce
- 2 T Chili powder I prefer Santa Cruz brand
- 1 T Ground black pepper
- 2 T Kosher Salt
- 1 C Brown sugar Dark brown for more molasses flavor
- 2 C Ketchup
- 1/2 C Dijon mustard
- 1/2 C Apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 C Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 C Lemon juice
- 1/4 C Steak sauce Adds some "meaty-ness" to the sauce
- 1/4 C Molasses
- 3/4 C Honey
- 1 t Chipotle hot sauce
- 3 T Olive oil
- 1 Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic
Finely chop the onion and crush or mince the garlic cloves.
Saute onions until transluscent
Add garlic. Cook for 30 seconds
Add dry spices and cook for 1 minute
Combine separately all wet ingredients and sugar
Add wet ingredients to spices and simmer for 15 minutes with lid off to thicken
Cool and bottle
Posted by MontanaVike on May 18th, 2023
Blue Agave Cooler
This cocktail is a vibrant and fruity drink with a kick of tequila and a refreshing ginger finish. The blue curacao adds a striking blue hue and a sweet orange flavor, while the cranberry juice and grapefruit juice give it a tangy kick. The simple syrup balances out the sourness, and the lime juice adds a zesty twist. Finally, the ginger beer adds a spicy and effervescent finish. Enjoy!
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz blue curacao
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- 1 oz grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- Ginger beer
- Lime wheel for garnish
Fill a shaker with ice.
Add the tequila, blue curacao, cranberry juice, grapefruit juice, simple syrup, and lime juice.
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
Top with ginger beer to taste.
Garnish with a lime wheel.
Posted by MontanaVike on May 18th, 2023
This cocktail is a refreshing and tangy twist on a classic margarita. The grapefruit juice adds a tart and slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with the tequila, while the lime juice and simple syrup balance out the drink. The salt rim adds a savory touch, while the club soda lightens the drink and gives it some fizz
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
- 1 1/2 oz tequila
- 1 oz grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Splash of club soda
- Salt for rim
- Grapefruit wedge for garnish
Rim a glass with salt by rubbing a grapefruit wedge around the rim and dipping it in salt.
Fill the glass with ice.
Fill a shaker with ice.
Add the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and simple syrup.
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
Strain the mixture into the glass filled with ice.
Top with a splash of club soda.
Garnish with a grapefruit wedge.
Posted by MontanaVike on May 18th, 2023
This cocktail is a tropical and spicy twist on a classic gin cocktail. The spiced rum adds a warm and aromatic note to the mix, while the citrus juices and grenadine provide a sweet and tangy flavor.
- 1 1/2 oz gin
- 1 oz spiced rum
- 1 oz orange juice
- 1 oz grapefruit juice
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- Splash of club soda
- Orange peel for garnish
Fill a shaker with ice.
Add the gin, spiced rum, orange juice, grapefruit juice, grenadine, and simple syrup.
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice.
Top with a splash of club soda.
Garnish with a strip of orange peel, twisting it over the glass to release the oils.
Posted by MontanaVike on May 18th, 2023
Citrus Sunshine
Summer gin cocktail
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
- 2 oz Gin
- 1 oz Orange Juice
- 1 oz Grapefruit Juice
- 1/2 oz Grenadine
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
Fill shaker with ice
Add the gin, orange juice, grapefruit juice, grenadine, and simple syrup.
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
Strain the mixture into a glass filled with ice
Top with a splash of club soda.
Garnish with a slice of orange or grapefruit, and a sprig of fresh mint, if desired.
Posted by MontanaVike on May 18th, 2023
Instant Pot 4 Cheese Macaroni and cheese
Johnny
Easy to make and very tasty macaroni and cheese. Good side dish for BBQ days
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
- 1 lb Uncooked Elbow Macaroni
- 4 Cups Chicken Broth
- 2 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 Teaspoon Hot Pepper Sauce
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Teaspoon Pepper
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- 6 ounces Green chilis
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Cup Shredded Swiss Cheese
- ½ Cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- ½ Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ½ Cup Milk
Add the uncooked macaroni, chicken broth, butter, hot sauce, garlic powder, pepper, and salt to the Instant Pot.
Cook on manual function, high pressure for 5 minutes. Do a quick release.
Add milk and green chilis. Stir thoroughly
Add cheese in three to 4 additions, stirring in between each addition until smooth and creamy.
Add additional milk as needed to make consistency you want
Posted by MontanaVike on March 15th, 2022
Johnny's Stroganoff
Johnny
My take on stroganoff. Savory beef, mushrooms and onions in a sour cream based sauce
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 35 minutes mins
Course Classic comfort food
Cuisine American
- 2 lbs beef cubed chuck roast, rib roast/steaks, etc.
- 1 lb Sliced mushrooms
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 qt beef stock
- 4 cubes beef bouillon
- 8 oz sour cream
- 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
Brown beef in heavy bottom pan (Dutch oven works great) on high heat
Reduce heat to medium and add mushrooms and onions. Cook until onions are translucent and mushrooms are soft.
Add beef bouillon cubes and stock. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours until beef is tender
Add sour cream and simmer for 15 minutes until sauce slightly thickens
While sour cream is simmering, cook egg noodles according to package instructions
Once noodles are cooked, add to sauce and stir thoroughly
Plate and enjoy
Posted by MontanaVike on May 25th, 2020
Amazing simple breadsticks
Johnny
A very easy and yummy breadstick
Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Breadstick
Cuisine American
- 1 1/2 C 120 F warm water
- 1 T instant yeast
- 2 T sugar
- 1 t salt
- 2 C bread flour
- 2 C All-purpose flour
In an electric stand mixer with the dough hook, combine water, yeast, sugar, salt and one cup of flour.
Slowly add flour until dough clears the sides of the bowl and makes a ball on hook.
Continue kneading for three minutes. Dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
Let dough rest in the bowl for 10 minutes.
Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
On a lightly floured pastry mat or counter-top, pat the dough into a long rectangle
Cut the dough into 1" wide strips with a pizza cutter.
Place strips on parchment lined cookie sheet.
Lightly coat with olive oil or butter and you choice of seasoning (dried herbs, kosher salt, garlic, etc.)
Let rise for 20 minutes
Place into oven and bake until slightly brown (about 15 minutes).
Posted by MontanaVike on May 25th, 2020
Johnn's Coleslaw
Johnny
Simple and delicious. Goes great on a pulled pork sandwich!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
- 1 small cabbage core removed and shredded
- 1 bunch of green onions chopped
- 1/2 C dried cranberries
- 3/4 C mayonnaise
- 1/4 C apple cider vinegar
- 3 T brown sugar
Mix vegetables and cranberries in large bowl
Mix apple cider vinegar and brown sugar in a small bowl
Microwave vinegar and sugar for 30 seconds to help dissolve sugar
Add vinegar/sugar and mayonnaise to vegetables
Mix well
Refrigerate for 1 hour
Posted by MontanaVike on October 24th, 2019
Johnny's Salsa
Johnny
This is really tasty and really easy
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 minute min
Total Time 11 minutes mins
Course Salsa
Cuisine Hispanic
- 2 15 oz cans fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 bunch cilantro
- 1 large onion
- 6 cloves garlic
- 3 serrano peppers more if you like it hotter
- 1/4 C lime juice
- 2 T salt
- 2 T cumin
- 2 T chili powder
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